Primary and final energy consumption in Europe
In 2021, the EU’s primary energy consumption (which includes all energy uses) and final energy consumption (by end users) experienced a significant rebound from the extraordinary drop observed in 2020, according to EEA early estimates. Consumption increased across all sectors and energy sources, most notably for the transport sector and for solid fuels, respectively. Despite this increase, both primary and final energy consumption remained below pre-pandemic levels. At the rate of reduction seen since 2005, the EU would not meet the existing targets for 2030. Read more here...